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Aging Is Inevitable. Decline Is Optional. (How Mike Turned His Story Around at 60 in Stamford, CT)
What if the most important workouts of your life… were for your final decade? That’s the question that changed everything for Mike. Mike is a real person here in Stamford. Like many of us, he once believed that slowing down was just part of aging. Aches? Normal. Stiffness? Expected. Feeling

How One Stamford Man Got Stronger at 71 Than He Was at 55—and What You Can Learn From Him
If you’re over 50 and starting to feel like your body isn’t keeping up the way it used to, you’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. Meet Sal. He’s a local business owner here in Stamford, CT. A grandfather. A golfer. And now—at age 71—stronger, more energetic, and more active than

Am I Too Old to Start Strength Training? (And Other Honest Questions From Your Stamford Neighbors)
Last week, one of our longtime Stamford residents and Core Principles members, Pat, shared something very real with me after a session. She leaned in and said: “You know, Haylin, when I first walked in here, I honestly thought, ‘Am I too old for this? Maybe it’s already too late

Why Your Timeline Might Be the Reason You’re Not Seeing Results (Yet)
By Haylin, Owner – Core Principles Personal Training in Stamford, CT When I was 12, my cat Fluffy passed away. She was white, soft, and always had that smug little cat grin. Fluffy was my shadow. She died at 7. At the time, I was crushed. But looking back now,

What Eggs Can Teach You About Picking the Right Gym After 50 in Stamford, CT
Emily, Lead Trainer at Core Principles Personal Training – Stamford, CT Let’s talk about eggs. 🥚 Not the price of eggs. Not the protein in eggs. Not even the best way to scramble them (though I have thoughts). What I want to talk about is why they’re shaped the way

Ever Feel Like Something is More Work Than It’s Worth?
Ever Feel Like Something is More Work Than It’s Worth? That’s exactly what I thought on Sunday night before St. Patrick’s Day when my son looked up at me with big, hopeful eyes and asked: “Dad, do you have the leprechaun’s phone number? Mom said you might.” Apparently, his teacher